zenana

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The buzzing sound of UAVs has been ubiquitous in Gaza since 2006, and drones are called zenana, an Arabic word referring to the sound using the slang term for a nagging wife.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024

When Shuja-ud-Dowlah died he left two million pounds sterling buried in the vaults of the zenana.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

The man’s shrill voice betokened his calling, and Frank knew that he was standing at the entrance to the zenana.

From The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny by Tracy, Louis

For the attempts which have been made to modify and improve the Indian zenana system, see e.g. the reports of the Dufferin Association and other official publications.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

It will be your voice and not our sister's that will hold the attention of the zenana.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.